Was that due to the rush before trusts were treated the same as individuals?
Yes - the surge before, and at, the deadline was pretty huge - at least in this area. I know of three LGS that were selling anything that came in, and at asking price.
Much like the last AR scare, a number of folks around here were buying one on the "just because" theory.
Ring - I think you are facing the same issue with leaving a firearm unattended in a vehicle, unless it's a really weird situation, most gun owners aren't going to leave a firearm behind either.